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Post by cdr on Aug 2, 2011 21:08:37 GMT -5
Which do you prefer for coon... In particular, if you were not using drowners... just staked down or tied off...
Please, explain your preference and why. This info will be greatly appreciated!
Experienced answers only please...
CDR
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Post by sniperbbb on Aug 2, 2011 21:19:00 GMT -5
Assuming both traps have the same strength, I would go with the 1.5 jump purely on the fact that they can get a higher grip on the foot. Unlike canine/bobcat trapping, if the trap slides down the foot, the hold can get better...on coon once that trap moves down the foot there is nothing to stop it coming off.
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Post by dat41 on Aug 2, 2011 22:37:49 GMT -5
I have caught a number of coon in #1 l/s. Not so much because I preferred them, but rather that was all I had at the time. I still like to make a few sets every year mostly for nostalgic purpose. Having the trigger(pan) tuned properly and an added beefer spring helps tremendously. Nothing against jumps, just never had many to use.
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Post by Law Dog on Aug 3, 2011 17:51:52 GMT -5
All I use for my pocket sets is the #1 and #11 Longsprings I find them to have a greater holding power then even the 1 1/2 Longspring traps. The #1s with strong springs will hold the biggest coons along with mink and rats.
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Post by trappergreen on Aug 5, 2011 10:24:02 GMT -5
re-ataching the chain on your longspring and adding a booster spring will save fur, as well as alternative staking . Sale your jumps and buy some coilsprings
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Post by shadowalker on Aug 5, 2011 14:03:19 GMT -5
Jumps and LS are as good if not better than CS especially in the water and will outlast them in use.
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Post by barrynl on Aug 5, 2011 14:49:21 GMT -5
I find LS easier to set in water then CS.
I am not even sure I know what a jump trap is LOL.
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Post by shadowalker on Aug 5, 2011 19:42:10 GMT -5
I find LS easier to set in water then CS. I am not even sure I know what a jump trap is LOL. UNderspring is another name of them. One spring that sits under the pan. Kind of a predecesor of the Coilsping trap.
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Post by barrynl on Aug 6, 2011 7:47:23 GMT -5
Thanks shadow walker I have seen them before, never really thought much about it. I did not know you could still get them new (can you).
It might be nice to try them for mink If you could get #1 or #1.5 with good quality.
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Post by shadowalker on Aug 6, 2011 11:47:37 GMT -5
Thanks shadow walker I have seen them before, never really thought much about it. I did not know you could still get them new (can you). It might be nice to try them for mink If you could get #1 or #1.5 with good quality. I dont know of any that are being made right now. but its not hard to get some good used ones.
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Post by Law Dog on Aug 6, 2011 12:41:33 GMT -5
The reason I like the Longsprings and Jumps is the short legged critters are less likely to have a foot thrown from the trap by the levers! The LS has less travel to close and the jumps and LS have no movement action at the business side of the trap. Sometimes in water trapping the water level can be a problem when the trap is shallow and the jaws and levers are flying straight upward. IMHO
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